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BD56 GZP

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,340 mi
Last recorded154,340 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 GZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 154,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reversing lamps not working

Rear suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2025 154,340 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reversing lamps not working

Rear suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2024 151,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops failed

Rear suspension corroded

suspension lowered

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2023 147,429 miles

Boost pipe joints oily

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop failed

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop failed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake lever not fully returning

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wing damage

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse lights not working

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 144,143 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bushes cracking

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 140,559 miles

Boost pipe joints are oily

Both rear shock bump stops failed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn VERY close on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn VERY close on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear handbrake lever doesn't return fully

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rusty

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 140,559 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Boost pipe joints are oily

Both rear shock bump stops failed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn VERY close on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn VERY close on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear handbrake lever doesn't return fully

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rusty

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 136,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear bump stops failed

lower covers fitted

suspension lowered

Fail 25 Sep 2020 136,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear bump stops failed

lower covers fitted

suspension lowered

Pass 28 Sep 2019 133,125 miles

suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 129,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension lowered

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2018 129,155 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension lowered

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,448 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,527 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 101,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,906 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,005 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front disc is scored on inner face

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 53,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces

o.s handbrake lever not returning fully to stop

rear brake discs worn and slightly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,187 miles

slight smear wipers

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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BD56 GZP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD56 GZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD56 GZP registered?

BD56 GZP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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